Bill > HB06405

This bill aims to expand workers' compensation coverage for first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress injuries by modifying existing law to include additional scenarios where first responders can claim compensation. Specifically, the bill would amend the current workers' compensation statute to allow police officers, parole officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, Department of Correction employees, and telecommunicators to seek workers' compensation benefits when they witness a serious bodily injury that does not result in death or the loss of a vital body part or function. This change recognizes the potential psychological trauma that first responders can experience while performing their duties and provides them with additional support through workers' compensation coverage. By broadening the circumstances under which these professionals can claim benefits for post-traumatic stress injuries, the bill seeks to acknowledge the mental health challenges faced by those who regularly encounter high-stress and potentially traumatic situations in their line of work.

Labor and Employment

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